NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Describes ISS As ‘Happy Place’ Despite Being Stuck in Space for Months

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who went on an eight-day mission in space in June, is stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical difficulties, but despite this she is happy. Astronaut Butch Wilmore, who accompanied Williams in this mission of the American space agency NASA, is also present on the ISS. His mission has extended for eight months.

The Starliner spacecraft carrying these two astronauts returned to Earth last week without Williams and Wilmore. These two astronauts in February next year spacex Can return by Crew-9 flight. Williams shared his thoughts on the delay in returning to Earth in a video press conference. He described the ISS as a ‘happy place’. Williams said that due to his previous experience, the adjustment to life in space has not been difficult. Regarding this, Wilmore said that there was no consensus regarding his return to Starliner. His stay has been extended due to some technical problems not being resolved. Wilmore explained that their current situation is for the best, given the safety concerns with the Starliner.

Williams admitted that there is some stress as her stay on the ISS increases but she is focused on the mission. Both these astronauts expressed their desire to cast their vote from space in the upcoming presidential elections in America. There is a contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in this election.

The Starliner spacecraft was having difficulties reaching the ISS. Among these, helium leak from spacecraft was also a problem. For this reason NASA and Boeing had decided to bring it to Earth without astronauts. Last month, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) had said that these challenges being faced by NASA will be an important lesson for the country’s Gaganyaan mission. ISRO chief, S Somanath had said that this situation is an important lesson for the Gaganyaan mission. The first test flight of this human rated rocket is likely to take place later this year. Somnath had said that understanding the challenges faced by NASA will help ISRO in preparing for its mission.